A guide to Jewish prayer
By: Adin Steinsaltz
Edition: 1st American ed
Publisher: Schocken Books; Schocken
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 444
Subjects: Prayer -- Judaism; Judaism -- Liturgy -- History
Work titles: Sidur ṿeha-tefilah.
Description: "From the origins and meaning of prayer to a step-by-step explanation of the daily services to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during the service, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the questions likely to arise about Jewish prayer." "The book also contains a glossary, a bibliography, and biographical sketches of the rabbis who were instrumental in creating and ordering the prayers through the ages.".

"Rabbi Steinsaltz's guide is an essential volume both for the newcomer to Jewish prayer and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Translation of: ha-Sidur ṿeha-tefilah / ʻAdin Even-Yiśraʾel

Includes bibliographical references and index